Brad McClelland: Last News

Viewers are just a few weeks into a long, hot and rather dramatic summer of love thanks to ITV and Love Island – that's set to get hotter. In the short few weeks it's been on, the show has already brought with it plenty of scenes of high tension, surprises and an awkward run in with an ex – and that’s not mentioning the recouplings, dumpings and bombshells.

Love Island star Brad McClelland is "struggling" with the death of his Nana as he announced she sadly passed away last week on March 27.The reality TV hunk, who entered 2021's summer series as a labourer from Northumberland, has shared a statement on his heartbreaking loss, as he reflected on everything his grandmother did for him since he was a baby. Brad, who was reported to be dating footballer Harry Maguire's sister Daisy last year, also noted that his relationship with his nan wasn't the same as most, as she brought him up as his parent and closest family member.

supports HTML5 videoIt was expected that when Love Island star Rachel Finni called out three male contestants for humiliating her on a public platform, others would seize the opportunity to capitalise on the spotlight. Kaz Kamwi became a stunning example of how to handle such a situation with class and as an ally. She spoke out to offer nothing but support to Rachel while rightfully condemning the behaviour of Brad McClleland, Jake Cornish, Aaron Francis and Tyler Cruickshank, who mocked the star during an Instagram live and suggested she wasn’t worthy of being a ‘bombshell’ during last year’s series of the ITV2 dating show. Rachel admittedly didn’t have the best experience on Love Island and has previously spoken of how she felt used in the villa, notably by Brad who claimed to be interested in her only to make very little effort in building a connection in the days after she arrived as a bombshell. She was eventually dumped from the villa.Love Island has long had a problem with the inclusion of women of colour on the show, with few success stories across the seven previous seasons and Rachel unfortunately is one casualty.

Love Island season seven contestants, Brad McClelland and Tyler Cruickshank have publicly apologised to their former co-star Rachel Finni after ‘humiliating’ her in a video where they laughed at a comment about her appearance. Brad, 26, and Tyler, also 26, along with Jake Cornish, 25, and Aaron Francis, 24, took part in an Instagram Live video, and they were seen seemingly laughing at 29 year old Rachel’s expense, after a member of the public commented, saying: “Rachel, yet again, not a bombshell”. The incident has seen Rachel take to her own social media to slam them as ‘nobodies’ and ‘f**ckboys’, and, amongst revealing her anguish at the situation, she also revealed that it caused her to wish she had never taken part in the popular ITV series.

Former Love Islanders Brad McClelland and Aaron Francis have taken to Instagram to swoon over newly-announced contestant on Love Island, Gemma Owen.The 19 year old dressage rider is the daughter of former England and Liverpool football ace, Michael Owen, being the offspring of an existing celebrity, her signing is no doubt a coup for the popular ITV dating show. Love Island announced she was one of the first contestants, writing: “International dressage rider Gemma is trading in her riding boots to score a strapping lad #LoveIsland " Brad, who appeared on the seventh series of Love Island in 2021, commented on the photo with a number of fire emojis.

Brad McClelland has addressed his rogue comments on the Love Island reunion after he joked Lucinda Strafford and Aaron Francis hooking up had "turned him on", slamming Laura Whitmore's repetitive questioning in the process.The handsome labourer from Cumbria was one of the ITV2 dating show's original contestants, but left the Majorcan villa after only two weeks following a public vote which left him and ex-partner Lucinda vulnerable.

Love Island stars Liberty Poole and Brad McClelland have sent their followers into meltdown as the northern contestant shared a sizzling snap of him posing next to the fan-favourite at her birthday party. The pair stood cosied up next to each other on the balcony of Liberty’s 22nd birthday venue as the glittering lights from London’s landmark buildings shone in the background.

Chloe Ferry fans have questioned whether the former Geordie Shore star could be an item with Love Island's Brad McLelland.The 26 year old, who recently celebrated her birthday with a rowdy party as she toasted to "the next chapter", took to her Instagram on Saturday 4 September to share several clips and photos from her time at Soccer Aid with the star, also 26. She first took to her stories to post a video of Brad munching on a tiny burger at the charity event as she told her 3.6million fans: "You can take the boy out of Newcastle, but you can't take Newcastle out of the boy." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Love Island's Hugo Hammond and Amy Day have put their fallout aside after the pair were spotted out with fellow ex-Islanders. Hugo, 24, and Amy, 25, seemed to have buried their differences as they were out on the town in London on Friday 13 August with other ex-contestants including Sam Jackson, 23, Lucinda Strafford, 21, Lillie Haynes, 22, Brad McClelland, 26, Aaron Francis, 24, AJ Bunker, 28, Chuggs Wallis, 24, Georgia Townend, 28, Mehdy Malanda, 24, and Danny Bibby, 25.

Love Island’s Hugo Hammond met up with his dumped co-stars for a reunion dinner in London on Thursday 12 August evening. Meeting with Sharon Gaffka, 25, Brad McClelland, 26, and Chuggs Wallis, 23, for the meal, Hugo posted a snap of them all around the table together on his Instagram story, with Sharon sharing a photo of herself and Hugo side by side to her account.

Love Island star Brad McClelland's relationship with Lucinda Strafford may have fizzled out once again. The pair hit it off when they were in the villa together, but their fledgling romance came to an end when they were forced to choose who would leave the show between them.

Love Island stars Lucinda Strafford and Brad McClelland were reportedly involved in a bust up over the weekend. Brad, 26, and an unnamed male are said to have "squared up" in a nightclub after 21 year old Lucinda was reportedly seen having "intimate chats" with both of them.

Lucinda Strafford has said her relationship with Brad McClelland is in its "early stages" after they were photographed holding hands on a night out together.The 21 year old opened up on the romance as she appeared on Love Island's spin-off show Aftersun alongside Aaron Francis, who she coupled up with on the show once Brad had left the villa. Host Laura Whitmore grilled the online fashion boutique owner about the snaps of her and the 26 year old that emerged over the weekend.

Love Island’s dumped stars Lucinda Strafford and Brad McClelland have reunited just days after the Brighton beauty ended her brief fling with Aaron Francis. The beautiful duo could be seen dressed up for a night out in Brighton as they finally got the opportunity to continue their romance during their time in the villa and go clubbing.

Love Island hunk Brad McClelland was turning heads in the villa, and managed to win over some of the ladies.The 26 year old Northumberland labourer has now shared a look at what he looked like a youngster – and it's safe to say it's a big transformation. Brad, who recently went for a meal with Love Island's Sharon, took to his Instagram stories to share the throwback snap, while playfully saying: "Do you think he would’ve done damage in Casa?" In the photo, Brad can be seen sporting glasses and a Justin Bieber-style hair cut, with blonde highlights.The cheeky chappy beamed from ear to ear and donned a pink t-shirt in the throwback.

Love Island’sSharon Gaffka and Brad McClelland have reunited for their first meal together since they were both dumped from the villa, but Brad struggled to enjoy his fine dining experience.The 26 year old Northumberland lad reunited with the Oxford native, 25, on Thursday for the first time since the pair were evicted from the Spanish villa during a joint interview with Heat magazine.The pair met up for an interview on all things Love Island as they finally got to watch the show after they were dumped from the island. As the pair gossiped over the recent developments in the Majorcan villa, Brad claimed Liam Reardon “always had Casa Amor on his mind” when they were in the villa.

With time spent outside of the villa catching up with family and friends, Love Island’s Brad McClelland has been catching up on his time on the show, saying he finds it “strange” watching it back. Brad left the villa by choice when he and his then partner Lucinda were voted the least compatible couple, meaning one of them would have to go home.

It was her big moment in the spotlight. But now Love Island's Rachel Finni has been forced to self-isolate at home after being contacted by the NHS track and trace app.

Love Island’s Brad McClelland was all smiles as he shared a sweet snap after reuniting with his nan on his return to the UK after being dumped from the villa. Despite the harsh twist that saw Brad, 26, and Lucinda Strafford, 21, having to choose one of them to leave, he was beaming in the shot he shared on his Instagram as he cuddled his nan.

Aaron Francis is ready to pounce hours after Brad McClelland made his exit from the villa so Lucinda Strafford could stay and get to know other people.The 24 year old, who recently delighted fans after going into a "friendship couple" with pal Kaz Kamwi, speaks to the blonde bombshell by the fire pit in tonight's episode of Love Island. Not one to beat around the bush, Lucinda, 21, immediately asks the hunk what he thinks of new girl Andrea-Jane Bunker, otherwise known as AJ.

Brad McClelland was dumped from Love Island on Wednesday night after he chose to save partner Lucinda Strafford from leaving the villa. In the most recent episode, Lucinda, 21, and Brad, 26, faced an agonising decision over which one of them would go home after they were voted least compatible by the public.